Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Our body is the only vehicle for the journey called LIFE. We should take good care of it to lead a healthy and happy life. But, health problems are something that affect all of us at some point in our lives. The most common and non-life threatening everyday health ailments such as side stitches, heartburn first-date jitters, toothache, headaches, etc. can be treated with simple health tricks. These health tricks are non-conventional and easy to follow for everybody. They help to attain healthy body without any pills or medications. Read on to know 16 health tricks that may surprise you.

Surprising Health Tricks

1. Heartburn or Acid Reflux

There are various factors like certain foods, overweight, smoking that lead to heartburn. If you are suffering from heartburn, sleep on your left side instead of right or lying flat on your back. While you sleep on right side, the esophagus is lower compared to stomach which causes food and stomach acid to roll upwards into the throat. Studies have also proved that people who sleep on left sides are less likely to cause nighttime heartburn. So sleeping on left side, alter the situation and stomach acid roll downwards.

Monday, January 21, 2013

Wedding is one of the life's most precious and memorable moments for everyone. People want to look their best on this day, so they leave no stone unturned to look nice one. Even, the boys bother about their wedding appearance and want to look as stunning as bride. The days are gone when the grooms are ignored while the brides hog the limelight and have all the attention of people at the wedding celebrations. These days, grooms are all set to rock along with his bride so thanks to glamour, fashion and new trends. Grooming for men not only include shaving off the beard and apply aftershave. Men have begun to go to saloons for the beauty regimen, even indulge in things like threading and waxing. Some simple yet very effective beauty tips are provided in the article which helps you to look absolutely dashing and handsome on the special day of your life.

Beauty Tips for Groom

Facial

The first thing is to follow a good cleansing routine. Buy a face-wash as per your skin type: dry, oily or normal and clean your face 2 times a day (morning and at night). Also, follow a four-step skin care regimen that includes cleansing, exfoliating, toning and moisturizing. Most men overlook facial which is very important facial treatment. Arrange facial few days prior to the wedding. This is an excellent way to rejuvenate the skin and get rid of impurities, dead skin cells, dryness and any build-up. You can go for a regular, fruit, chocolate or gold facial. Another important thing is to get rid of blackheads on the nose.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Food is one of our basic needs for survival. According to Ayurveda, a person who has good appetite/ hunger (desire to eat food) is considered to be healthy. But unfortunately, the word APPETITE has wrong impression in the world of dieting. The lifestyle of 21st century: dieting, late night parties, stress, lack of exercise, depression, etc. cause lack of appetite. Lack of appetite is a common problem that affects both, physical as well as psychological health. A decrease in appetite can result in undernourishment, unhealthy weight loss and lack of interest in daily activities. It can be an indication of severe health conditions such as heart disease, anorexia nervosa and cancer. People want to increase their hunger due to different reasons like underweight, illness or treatment. If you are one who is finding ways to increase your hunger/appetite naturally, then following tips can be helpful for you in developing a healthy appetite.

Monday, January 7, 2013

Human papilloma virus (HPV) is most common virus that is passed on from one person to another through sexual contact. There are over hundred kinds of HPV, some of them cause warts and infect the feet and hand and approximately forty of them infect the genital area such as anus, cervix, penis, rectum, scrotum, vagina, or vulva and cause cancers in women and genital warts in men and women. HPV that causes genital warts is known as "high-risk" types of HPV. HPV vaccines are provided to prevent HPV infection and HPV-related diseases. Similar to any medicine, a vaccine can probably cause severe problems like allergic reactions. Refer this article to know about risks and side effects of HPV vaccine.

Friday, January 4, 2013

If you had one or too many drinks at night, then chances are that you’ve woken up in the morning with a wicked hangover. A hangover is the name provided to the horrible aftereffects of drinking excess alcohol. That awful morning-after feeling can vary in strength and intensity, and differ from person to person, although it generally involves a banging headache, dizziness, tiredness, sickness, mild diarrhoea, dehydration, weakness and other unpleasant symptoms, which could often affect your mood, your interactions with others and your performance at work. There are just few lucky drinkers who are naturally resistant to experiencing hangovers, others may desire to know about preventing or cure hangover. The only definite way to prevent hangover is avoid drinking, but if you plan to drink, there are certain foods that can help fend off hangover symptoms. Check out here some of the healthier food options that you can select for trying to recover more speedily from a hangover.

Hangover prevention foods and tips

1, Eat Almonds

As per an old Native American belief, eating 6-12 raw almonds before drinking help prevent intoxication as the small nuts are chock-full of nutrients. Moreover, Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP newsletter recommends eating a sandwich with almond butter, banana and honey earlier than passing out. Indeed, raw almonds are an outstanding prevention technique against hangover.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

For parents, diapering seems to be a never-ending, messy, frightening and stressful task at the very first time. Diapering your baby is one of the main parts of baby care. The main aim of diapering is to keep the baby dry and comfortable. Many of you may experience apprehension while changing diaper, but after changing a few diapers, you will become habitual and the task will be easier for you. Diapering would be the best time for mothers to interact and bond with their little ones. You can make the diaper changing time more enjoyable and interactive by singing songs and playing peek-a-boo. Diapering basics are similar in both types of diapers: cloth and disposable. Here are a few helpful baby diaper changing tips that will save your time and effort.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

Baby's arrival whether it is a first child or a third one, it is a special and momentous time in a person’s life. At the same time, there comes the responsibility to give proper care to this little life. Many new parents get prepared for parenthood before the arrival of the child still there are several questions once the baby arrives. One of those questions is how to give bath to your newborn baby. Bathing a slippery & fragile newborn baby can be overwhelming, scary and nerve-racking experience for new mothers. With little care and small tips, baby bathing can be fun for you and your sweetheart.